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Carny poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.6 / 100
1980·Drama·1h 47m

CARNY

“When you're young and going nowhere... the Carny looks like a good way out.”

Tired of being a small-town waitress, Donna departs with the latest carnival show, living with entertainers Frankie and Patch in a tense, emotional triangle.

Above the Line
Robert Kaylor·DirectorThomas Baum·ScreenplayRobert Kaylor·WriterHarry Stradling Jr.·Director of PhotographyAlex North·Original Music ComposerStuart H. Pappé·Editor
Cast
Gary Busey·FrankieJodie Foster·DonnaRobbie Robertson·PatchMeg Foster·GertaKenneth McMillan·Heavy St. JohnElisha Cook Jr.·On-Your-MarkTim Thomerson·DoublesTeddy Wilson·NailsJohn Lehne·SkeetBill McKinney·Marvin Dill
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Kaylor·DirectorJoanie Blum·Script Supervisor
Writing· 4
Thomas Baum·ScreenplayRobert Kaylor·WriterRobbie Robertson·WriterPhoebe Kaylor·Writer
Camera· 1
Harry Stradling Jr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Stuart H. Pappé·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Alex North·Original Music ComposerEarl Sampson·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 5
William J. Cassidy·Production DesignJosan F. Russo·Art DirectionRay Molyneaux·Set DecorationCharles Pierce·Set DecorationWayne Fitzgerald·Title Designer
Production· 7
Robbie Robertson·ProducerJonathan T. Taplin·Executive ProducerIrene Mariano·CastingBarbara Miller·CastingRichard Hashimoto·Production ManagerJames Rosenfield·Location ManagerDebbie Smith·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 4
David R. Ellis·Stunt CoordinatorFreddie Hice·StuntsSteve M. Davison·StuntsBuddy Joe Hooker·Stunts
By the Numbers
65.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
57%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Carny's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D0D0D
#A6733A
#404D66
Mood
Gritty, Dramatic, Intriguing
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features three individuals against a dark background with carnival rides. On the left, a man in clown makeup and denim overalls stands with his a”

dramacrime
Key Elements
Clown MakeupDenim OverallsCorsetFringeGartersFedora
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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